5,433
Preschools
2,783
Elementary Schools
1,489
Middle Schools
1,140
High Schools
2,250
Public District Schools
4,823
Private Schools
7,172
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Georgia based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Georgia at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Georgia offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Georgia
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Gwinnett County School District
177,401 students | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 140 schools -
Cobb County School District
107,379 students | MARIETTA, GA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 111 schools -
Dekalb County School District
93,470 students | DECATUR, GA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 132 schools -
Fulton County School District
90,300 students | ATLANTA, GA
Grades PK, K-12 | 108 schools -
Clayton County School District
52,149 students | JONESBORO, GA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 67 schools
Reviews From Schools in Georgia
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 17, 2024
As a former student, I can say that some teachers had difficulty taking charge of the classroom and many students were disruptive and disrespectful to the teacher and to other students. This made... More
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Parkview High School
Parent / Guardian
June 17, 2024
I was worried about my son starting middle school, and after a year I have to say, I am so positively surprise! Teachers that taught my son were exelent, passionate and they wanted my child to... More
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Liberty Middle School
Parent / Guardian
June 17, 2024
The school improved a lot since 2017 with the new principal and another new principal this year, the kids are in safe environment, the new academic coaches are working wonders for students, as per... More
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Sanders Elementary School